Actamid Tablet

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Actamid Information

Actamid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Glaucoma, Edema are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Actamid have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Actamid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Actamid as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Actamid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Actamid's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actamid related warnings talks about Actamid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Actamid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Actamid contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Actamid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Actamid, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Actamid Benefits & Uses

Actamid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Actamid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Glaucoma
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Altitude Sickness
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Actamid Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Actamid safe for pregnant women?


    Actamid rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

    Mild
  • Is the use of Actamid safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Actamid as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Actamid on the Kidneys?


    Use of Actamid may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Actamid on the Liver?


    Side effects of Actamid rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Actamid on the Heart?


    Effects of Actamid on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

    Severe


Severe Interaction of Actamid with Other Drugs

Actamid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Actamid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actamid unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Actamid

  • Is this Actamid habit forming or addictive?


    Actamid is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Actamid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Actamid is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Actamid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Actamid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Actamid


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Actamid and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Actamid


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Actamid with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Actamid

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Actamid without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Actamid is a prescription drug, hence do not take Actamid without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Actamid?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Actamid can be taken by mouth once or twice daily depends on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. The usual recommended dose for the treatment of glaucoma is 250 mg every 4 hours. In some urgent cases, an initial dose of 500 mg followed by 125 mg or 250 mg every 4 hours may be used.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Actamid work?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Actamid is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humor (Eye fluid), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also acts on the kidneys to remove extra water and electrolytes through urine to relieve from edema (swelling) and fluid retention. It also helps in epilepsy (seizures) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Actamid on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Actamid should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Actamid treat epilepsy?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Actamid is used in the treatment of epilepsy. It helps in epilepsy (seizures) by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetazolamide

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 586-587



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